Check your state’s SNAP eligibility rules
Gather required documents such as ID, proof of income, proof of address, and household information
Apply online through your state’s SNAP website, by mail, by fax, or in person
Complete any required interview with the SNAP office
Provide any additional documents the office requests
Wait for a decision on your application
If approved, receive your EBT card in the mail
Activate the card and set your PIN
Use the card at approved grocery stores and retailers